Historical Heroes: Frederick Douglass

Children learn the inspiring life story of historical hero Frederick Douglass, who rose from slavery to become a preeminent leader of the abolitionist movement, in this worksheet. After reading a passage about Douglass's life and legacy, children answer a series of thoughtful who, what, where, why, and how prompts designed to help them reinforce their comprehension. Historical Heroes: Frederick Douglass lends well to a second grade social studies unit on American history and Black History Month.